Things to do in Honolulu
Honolulu, the state capital, is home to most of Oʻahu's people and stretches along the island's southeastern shores from Pearl Harbor to Makapuʻu Point, taking in Waikīkī. Downtown, beside the business district, ʻIolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I statue, Kawaiahaʻo Church, Aloha Tower, the State Capitol, Washington Place and Honolulu Hale are within blocks of each other. ʻIolani Palace, built by King Kalākaua, was the home of Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarchs. Chinatown is on the western edge of the financial district.
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Attractions near Honolulu
All attractions ▸Round Top / Tantalus DriveRound Top Drive and Tantalus Drive, connected City roads in Honolulu with storm-related closures reported after Tropical Storm Lala.Moanalua GardensA privately owned park in Honolulu known for the monkeypod called the Hitachi tree, open daily for an entry fee.Diamond HeadThe Diamond Head Summit Trail climbs from the crater floor to the summit of Lēʻahi in Honolulu, and visitors who do not live in Hawaiʻi need an entry reservation.Iolani PalaceThe palace of Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarchs in downtown Honolulu, now a museum you visit with tickets bought online.Bishop MuseumThe State Museum of Natural and Cultural History of Hawaiʻi, founded in honor of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.Lyon ArboretumA University of Hawaiʻi botanical garden at the back of Mānoa Valley, open on weekdays, with trails through tropical plants.Aloha TowerThe landmark tower on Honolulu Harbor downtown; its observation deck is closed, with no expected reopening date.Diamond Head LookoutA roadside lookout on Diamond Head Road at Kuilei Cliffs, with a plaque honoring Amelia Earhart.
About Honolulu
In Nuʻuanu Valley, north of downtown, is Queen Emma Summer Palace, the summer retreat of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV. Non-residents need a reservation to enter Diamond Head State Monument, booked on the State's online system, and Hawaiʻi residents with proof of residency are exempt. Pearl Harbor National Memorial has a free visitor center, and a time slot for the USS Arizona Memorial must be reserved ahead on Recreation.gov.
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